GRIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY

Gila River Indian Community 3

Quick Reference Page District Service Centers District 1 ........................................................................................ (520) 215-2110 District 2 ........................................................................................ (520) 562-3450 District 3 ........................................................................................ (520) 562-3334 District 4 ........................................................................................ (520) 418-3661 District 5 ........................................................................................ (520) 315-3441 District 6 ........................................................................................ (520) 550-3805 District 7 ........................................................................................ (520) 430-4780 GRIC Governance Center ...................................................................... (520) 562-9700

Executive Office .................................................................................... (520) 562-9840

Communication and Public Affairs Office ............................................. (520) 562-9715

BIA Pima Agency ................................................................................... (520) 562-3326

Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital ............................................................. (520) 562-3321

Komatke Health Center ........................................................................ (520) 550-6000

Ak-Chin Clinic ........................................................................................ (520) 568-3881

Community Technology Center (CTC Lab) ............................................ (520) 562-1206

United States Post Office - Sacaton ..................................................... (520) 562-3681

United States Post Office - Bapchule ................................................... (520) 315-2147

Boys and Girls Club - Komatke Branch.................................................. (520) 550-2865

Boys and Girls Club - Sacaton Branch .................................................. (520) 562-3890

Shell Station - Sacaton ......................................................................... (520) 562-3761

Chevron - Komatke ............................................................................... (520) 550-2097

Chevron - Wild Horse Pass .................................................................... (520) 796-2240

If you have an emergency always call 911


Table of Contents BIA Pima Agency ..................................................................................................................................... 8

The Caring House .................................................................................................................................... 8

Adult Day Care ................................................................................................................................ 8

Communication and Public Affairs ......................................................................................................... 9

Community Council Secretary’s Office ................................................................................................... 9

Community Services Department .......................................................................................................... 9

District Service Centers ................................................................................................................. 10

District One Service Center .............................................................................................. 10

District Two Service Center ............................................................................................. 10

District Three Service Center ........................................................................................... 10

District Four Service Center ............................................................................................. 10

District Five Service Center ............................................................................................... 10

District Six Service Center ................................................................................................ 11

District Seven Service Center .......................................................................................... 11

Commodity Food Distribution Program ....................................................................................... 11

Elderly Services Program ............................................................................................................... 11

Tribal Recreation ........................................................................................................................... 12

Wellness Center Programs ........................................................................................................... 12

Women Infant and Children (WIC) ................................................................................................ 12

Contracts and Grants ............................................................................................................................. 12

Cultural Resources Management Program .......................................................................................... 13

Defense Services Office ......................................................................................................................... 13

Department of Community Housing ..................................................................................................... 13

Department of Environmental Quality ................................................................................................. 14

Department of Housing Development ................................................................................................. 14

Department of Public Works ................................................................................................................. 14

Department of Rehabilitation and Supervision .................................................................................... 15

Department of Transportation .............................................................................................................. 15

Construction .................................................................................................................................. 15

Realty Division ............................................................................................................................... 15

Right of Way Division .................................................................................................................... 16


Road Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 16

Transportation Planning ............................................................................................................... 16

Tribal Projects Development/Building Safety Division ................................................................ 16

Employment and Training ..................................................................................................................... 16

Enrollment/Census Department ............................................................................................................ 17

Executive Office ..................................................................................................................................... 17

Facilities Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 17

Finance Department .............................................................................................................................. 18

Cashiers Office ............................................................................................................................... 18

First Nations Warrior Society ................................................................................................................. 18

Four Rivers Indian Legal Services .......................................................................................................... 19

Gila River Gaming Commission/Tribal Gaming Office (TGO) ................................................................ 19

Gila River Indian Irrigation and Drainage District ................................................................................. 19

Gila River Fire Department Administration Office – Station 429 ......................................................... 20

Station 421 .................................................................................................................................... 20

Station 423 ................................................................................................................................... 20

Station 426 .................................................................................................................................. 20

Fire Prevention Building ............................................................................................................. 20

Fleet Building ................................................................................................................................ 20

Gila River Police Department ................................................................................................................ 20

Gila River Indian Community Tribal Courts ........................................................................................... 21

Akimel O’Otham Loditha Kud Ki ................................................................................................... 21

Westend Judicial Center ............................................................................................................... 21

Haskelll Osife Post 51 .............................................................................................................................. 21

Heath Resources Department ............................................................................................................... 21

Huhugam Heritage Center ..................................................................................................................... 22

Human Resources ................................................................................................................................. 22

Classification and Compensation ................................................................................................ 22

Employee Assistance Program .................................................................................................... 22

Employee Development Program ............................................................................................... 22

Employee Relations Division ....................................................................................................... 22


Hiring Division .............................................................................................................................. 22

Insurance Office ........................................................................................................................... 22

Occupational safety and Health (OSH) ....................................................................................... 22

Workers Compensation Office ......................................................................................... 22

Risk Management Office ................................................................................................... 22

Ira Hayes American Legion Post No. 84 ................................................................................................ 23

Ira Hayes Memorial Public Library ......................................................................................................... 23

Kowee Coffee ......................................................................................................................................... 23

Land Use Planning and Zoning .............................................................................................................. 24

Management Information Systems (MIS) ........................................................................................... 24

Office of the Community Manager ...................................................................................................... 25

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) .......................................................................................... 25

Office of the General Council ................................................................................................................ 25

Office of the Prosecutor ....................................................................................................................... 26

Office of Special Funding ....................................................................................................................... 26

Office of the Treasurer .......................................................................................................................... 26

Gaming Internal Audit Department ............................................................................................ 27

Pension Administration ............................................................................................................... 27

Per Capita Office .......................................................................................................................... 27

Revenue/Internal Audit ................................................................................................................ 27

Pee Posh Veterans Association ............................................................................................................ 28

Pima Maricopa Irrigation Project (P-MIP) ............................................................................................ 28

Property and Supply/ Procurement Administration ............................................................................ 28

Contracts Management ................................................................................................................ 29

Shipping and Receiving ................................................................................................................ 29

Tribal Education Department ............................................................................................................... 29

Behavior Specialist Services ........................................................................................................ 29

Culture Program ........................................................................................................................... 30

Early Childhood Special Services ................................................................................................. 30

Early Education/Child Care and Development ............................................................................ 30

Headstart Program ....................................................................................................................... 31


K-12/JOM Program ......................................................................................................................... 31

Off Reservation Boarding Schools ................................................................................................ 31

Student Services .......................................................................................................................... 32

Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) ............................................................................................. 32

Tribal Historic Preservation Office ....................................................................................................... 32

Tribal Projects Development ................................................................................................................. 33

Tribal Social Services ............................................................................................................................. 33

Adult Protective Services ............................................................................................................ 33

Child Protective Services ............................................................................................................. 34

Crime Victim Services ................................................................................................................... 34

Foster Care and Adoption Program ............................................................................................ 34

General Assistance and Burial ..................................................................................................... 35

Indian Child Welfare Act .............................................................................................................. 35

On Eagles Wings (Domestic Violence Shelter) ............................................................................ 35

Residential Programs for Youth (RPY) ....................................................................................... 35

Support Staff Services ................................................................................................................. 36

Youth Council ........................................................................................................................................ 36

Map ............................................................................................................................................................ 37


BIA Pima Agency The mission of the Pima Agency is to provide and administer Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) programs and services authorized by law and executive policy. Those programs emphasize the protection of Indian trust assets and the support of government-to-government relationships within the spirit of Indian self-determination. The agency also provides services and technical assistance as may be required to assist the Indian communities in meeting its goals of economic self-sufficiency and community, educational, and social development.

The Caring House The Caring House skilled nursing facility ensures compassionate and nurturing care for the Tribal elders in their community. We provide long term care services, accept qualified sub-acute, respite care, end of life services, rehabilitation therapy cases and adult day care services. The Caring House works in concert with the tribal leaders guaranteeing that the highest level of professional and ancillary services are avilible to meet the needs of their tribal elders and the Community as a whole.

Adult Day Care Center The Caring House Adult Day Care Center offers an opportunity for adult Community Members to enjoy stimulating social and recreational programs in a safe, secure and caring environment. The Adult Day Care Center benefits family and caregivers who might need a break from the daily challenges of caring for a loved one. Participants of the Adult Day Care Center will have therapeutic services such as individual and group exercises, arts and crafts, education opportunities, intergenerational experiences, entertainment and games.

P.O. Box 8 (520) 562-3326 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3543 Fax Physical Location 104 North Main Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 2187 (520) 562-7400 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 Physical Location 510 South Ocotillo Drive Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 2187 (520) 562-7411 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 Physical Location 510 South Ocotillo Drive Sacaton, AZ 85147


Communication and Public Affairs The role of the Communication and Public Affairs Office (CPAO) is to effectively and efficiently communicate information related to the Gila River Indian Community to tribal members, employees and the general public. CPAO utilizes a variety of communication outlets for public relations, advertising and marketing. P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-9715 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-9712 Fax Physical Location: 525 West Gu U Ki Sacaton, AZ 85147 Community Council Secretary’s Office The Community Council Secretary’s Office strives to preserve the historical, current and future documents of the Gila River Indian Community. The department also provides professional administrative assistance to the Community Council members and the members of the Community.

Community Services Department Community Services is a vital part of the social safety net that makes the Gila River Indian Community a caring community. The department provides a variety of programs and services to help enrolled residents of the Gila River Indian Community find the shortest route to financial and social supports. Working under numerous programs, staff members in seven community-based service centers deliver the numerous District Assistance Programs by providing short-term financial support to clients and assisting them as they work toward their goal of self-sufficiency. P.O. Box 2137 (520) 562-9691 Phone Sacaton, Arizona 85147 (520) 562-9695 Fax Physical Location 151 South Bluebird Road Sacaton AZ 85147

P.O. Box 2138 (520) 562-9720 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-9729 Fax Physical Location 525 West Gu u Ki' Sacaton, AZ 85147


District Service Centers (District One - Seven) The District Service Centers located in District One to Seven provide support to residents with programs, activities/events and assistance which will improve their health, safety and well being. Programs that are provided include elderly and recreation programs, emergency home repair/renovation, as well as aid through the District Assistance Programs.

District One Service Center

District Two Service Center P.O. Box 713 (520) 562-3450 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520)562-2032 Fax Physical Location 9239 West Sacaton Flats Road. Sacaton, AZ 85147

District Three Service Center P.O. Box 546 (520) 562-3334 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3435 Fax Physical Location 31 North Church Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

District Four Service Center P.O. Box 557 Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 418-3661 Phone Physical Location (520) 418-3665 Fax 1510 West Santan Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

District Five Service Center P.O. Box 10837 (520) 315-3441 Phone Bapchule, AZ 85121 (520) 315-1819 Fax Physical Location 3456 West Casa Blanca Road Bapchule, AZ 85121

15747 North Shegoi Road (520) 215-2110 Phone Coolidge, AZ 85128 (520) 215-2119 Fax Physical Location 15747 North Shegoi Road Coolidge, AZ 85128


District Six Service Center P.O. Box 54 (520) 550-3805 Phone Laveen, AZ 85339 (520) 550-2900 Fax Physical Location 5230 West St. Johns Road Laveen, AZ 85339

District Seven Service Center

8201 West Baseline Rd. (520) 430-4780 Phone Laveen, AZ 85339 (520) 430-3224 Fax Physical Location 8201 West Baseline Road Laveen, AZ 85339

Commodity Food Distribution Program The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), commonly known as Commodity Food Distribution Program, is a Federal program that provides commodity foods to Native American low-income families or individuals living on the Gila River Indian Community or Ak-Chin Indian Community or surrounding service areas which include: City of Coolidge, Chandler Heights Area, Town of Florence, City of Maricopa, Ocotillo Area, City of Stanfield, City of Tolleson, and Town of Queen Creek.

Elderly Services Program The Elderly Services Program is responsible for assisting the Community’s elderly residents in providing personal and professional liaison services in conjunction with community, state, and federal agencies such as BIA, AHCCCS, Social Security Administration and Gila River Indian Community Social Services. Elderly Services also works closely with the Council of Elders and the Elder Concerns group. P.O. Box 1018 (520) 562-5232 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-5095 Fax Physical Location: 431 E. Pima Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 1539 (520) 562-9233 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3573 Fax Physical Location 300 Ocotillio Road Sacaton, AZ 85147


Tribal Recreation The Tribal Recreation program is responsible for coordinating the annual Mul-Chu-Tha Fair and Rodeo. The department also supports a number of youth groups, and coordinates with the district recreation programs to facilitate summer programs and sports leagues. P.O. Box 2158 (520) 562-6087 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-6122 Fax Wellness Center Programs The Wellness Center program offers community based fitness programs and activities for community youth, teens, adults, elders and employees. Programs offered include personal training, circuit training classes, strength and endurance training, nutritional advice and other heath and fitness promotion programs. P.O. Box 328 (520) 562-2025 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3320 Fax Women Infants and Children (WIC) Women Infants and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that helps families feed their children healthy foods. WIC provides nutrition information, healthy foods, and help accessing health care to moderate to low-income families. The program is available to families with pregnant women, new mothers, and children under the age of five.

Contracts and Grants The Office of Contracts and Grants (C&G) works directly with all GRIC Departments in providing technical assistance to identify grant opportunities, grant proposal development, grant writing training and on-line submission of grants. C&G also provide grant compliance and training, to ensure that Departments are adhering to State and Federal guidelines of their specific funding sources. Currently in development are plans to provide Program Evaluation and Planning for Departments.

P.O. Box 157 (520) 562-9698 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-9699 Fax Physical Location 66 West Pima Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-9841 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-9849 Fax Physical Location 525 West Gu u Ki Sacaton, AZ 85147


Cultural Resource Management Program The Cultural Resource Management Program (CRMP) was formed to help interpret, protect, and perpetuate the culture and traditions of the Akimel O'odham and Pee Posh tribes. The department provides cultural resource management and compliance services to all GRIC departments and other tribal and non-tribal entities working on the reservation, or in the interest of the Community, in fulfillment of GRIC ordinances and federal and state laws and regulations. CRMP provides archaeological and cultural resource expertise for the management of archaeological sites, traditional cultural properties, and for Community artifact collections.

Defense Services Office The Defense Services Office (DSO) was established by the Community Council in 2003 to provide free legal representation to enrolled members of the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) within the GRIC courts. The primary effort is to ensure an effective legal defense for those charged with a criminal offense or juvenile offender matters.

Department of Community Housing The Department of Community Housing (DCH) is responsible for administering a public housing program geared toward low income participants. DCH is responsible for operating and maintaining rental and homeowner housing units throughout the Community’s seven districts.

P.O. Box 2140 (520) 562-7150 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-7193 Fax Physical Location: 192 South Skill Center Road, Bldg. 200

Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-5700 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-6520 Fax Physical Location: 151 South Blue Bird Road Sacaton, AZ 85226

P.O. Box 528 (520) 562-3904 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3927 Fax Physical Location: 136 South Main Street Sacaton, AZ 85147


Department of Environmental Quality The Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) primary focus is to protect human health and the environment. The department includes programs such as environmental education and outreach, pesticides, solid waste and water quality, air quality, hazardous waste, brownfields, underground storage tanks, environmental planning, policy analysis, community outreach and education.

Department of Housing Development The Residential Housing Improvement Program (RHIP) was established by Council Resolution GR-101-97 and replaced by GR-192-03 in order to provide enrolled GRIC community members with safe, decent and affordable housing. First priority for housing is given to the elderly and disabled enrolled members and then to other eligible enrolled members and their families based on the priority as set forth in the RHIP Interim Guidelines.

Department of Public Works The Department of Public Works is responsible for overall management of solid waste removal, water/wastewater production, garbage collection, engineering services and fleet management within the Gila River Indian Community. P.O. Box G (520) 562-3343 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3336 Fax Physical Location: 186 South Skill Center Road Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-2234 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-2245 Fax Physical Location: 35 Church Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-1863 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-9834 Fax Physical Location: 61 East Pima Street Sacaton, AZ 85147


Department of Rehabilitation and Supervision (DRS) The Department of Rehabilitation and Supervision acts as the primary jail facility for the Gila River Indian Community police department and other law enforcement agencies authorized to arrest on tribal lands. DRS provides tribal court and law enforcement a full-service jail/detention program that can effectively maintain custody of most detainees and sentenced offenders from the point of initial intake up to ten years.

Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation works to develope, implement, operate, and maintain a cost effective, integrated transportation network. This network of existing and future facilities provides safe and efficient access for the movement of persons, and goods within and through the Community. This network fosters and supports current and future land and economic development while protecting the natural, cultural, and traditional environment.

Construction

Realty Division

P.O. Box 399 (520) 562-7061 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-7052 Fax Physical Location: 639 West Seedfarm Road Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-6110 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-6307 Fax Physical Location: 291 West Casa Blanca Road Sacaton, AZ 85147


P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-5060 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85247 (520) 562-5064 Fax Physical Location 64 East Pima Street Sacaton, AZ 85147


Right of Way Division

Road Maintenance

Transportation Planning

Tribal Projects Development/Building Safety Division

Employment and Training Employment and Training serves youth ages 14-21 by providing training skills and guidance with educational plans. The department also collaborates with community departments and employers as well as outside entities such as community colleges and universities in order to ensure participants have a career plan, whether it be employment or enrollment in post secondary education.

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-6110 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85247 (520) 562-6307 Fax Physical Location 291 West Casa Blanca Road Sacaton, AZ 85147




P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-3387 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3590 Fax Physical Location: 192 South Skill Center Road Suite #208 Sacaton, AZ 85147


Enrollment/Census Department The Enrollment/Census Departments main purpose is to assist Community members with new enrollments, address update forms, verification of enrollment and personal information updates. The department also continually conducts research to assure that data of each Community member’s records are accurate. P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-9790 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-8103 Fax Physical Location: 525 West Gu u Ki' Sacaton, AZ 85147 Executive Office The Executive Office houses the Governor and Lieutenant Governor who are each elected for a three-year term. The office also overseas several areas that help contribute to administrative and programmatic implementation throughout the Gila River Indian Community.

Facilities Maintenance Located in the heart of the Gila River Indian Community, Facilities Maintenance currently provide maintenance, housekeeping and grounds-keeping services to all of the Community’s commercial buildings and properties.

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-9840 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-9849 Fax Physical Location 525 West Gu u Ki' Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 429 (520) 562-3585 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-1033 Fax Physical Location 192 South Skill Center Road Suite 210 Sacaton, AZ 85147


Finance Department The Finance Department maintains accurate financial records and prepares financial reports for the Community in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, while utilizing an integrated enterprise resource planning accounting system. Finance also provides timely reporting and advisory services to the Council, Administration, and all Community departments and Districts. The department also assists the Council, Administration and Community Treasurer in financial planning, investment services and operating and capital budgeting. There are eight sub-departments which include: Payroll, Cashier’s Office, Special Revenue/Travel/Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

Cashiers Office The Cashier’s Office is located at both the Governance Center and District 6 Service Center in Laveen. Office hours (with the exception of approved Holidays) are as follows: The Governance Center hours are Monday – Friday from 8 am-5 pm and the District 6 Service Center hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am – 4 pm. The Cashier’s Office accepts cash, checks and/or money orders as a form of payment. In addition, the Cashier’s Office now accepts credit cards (Visa & MasteCard) as a method of payment. Please note credit card payments are not accepted by phone.

First Nations Warrior Society The First Nations Warrior Society is an independent organization with members from various tribes. The organization is responsible for organizing the annual Ira Hayes Social Pow-Wow and also works with the various military posts with in the community.

P.O. Box 2160 (520) 562-9621 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-9619 Fax Physical Location 525 West Gu u Ki Road Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 2160 (520) 562-9621 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-9619 Fax

P.O. Box 35 (520) 610-9411 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147


Four Rivers Indian Legal Services Four Rivers Indian Legal Services provides a full range of legal services to Community members and residents, and further, through the legal assistance provided, to educate Community members and residents on their rights and responsibilities under the law.

Gila River Gaming Commission/Tribal Gaming Office (TGO) The Gaming Commission Department/TGO was established by tribal ordinance in 1994, and is a gaming regulatory body for the Community. The Gaming Commission is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners who manages the Executive Director and support staff. The primary function of the Gaming Commission is to act as Gaming Regulators over all Class II and Class III gaming activities under the Gila River Gaming Enterprise operations.

Gila River Indian Irrigation and Drainage District The Gila River Indian Irrigation and Drainage District (GRIIDD) is responsible for operating and maintaining the irrigation delivery system that will deliver water for agriculture to lands in Districts 1 through 7. The GRIIDD also works with Community members to develop land and on-farm irrigation systems for use of the water provided as part of the Arizona Water Settlements Act. GRIIDD personnel are available for agricultural education and garden projects.

P.O. Box 68 (520) 562-3369 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3900 Fax Physical Location 403 Seed Farm Road Sacaton, AZ 85147

5350 North 48th Street, Suite 120 (520) 796-4452 Phone Chandler, Arizona 85226 (520) 796-2206 Fax

P.O. Box 2202 (520) 562-6782 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-2840 Fax Physical Location: 192 South A Street Sacaton, AZ 85147


Gila River Fire Department Administrative Office - Station 429 The Gila River Fire Department is a modern and progressive all hazards emergency response agency. The department offers top quality services with fully trained fire fighters who are also Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) or Certified Emergency Paramedics (CEP’s).

Station 421

Station 423

Station 426

Fire Prevention Building

Fleet Building

Gila River Police Department The Gila River Police Department’s mission is to protect life and property by responding to calls for service in a timely manner, conducting thorough investigations, and making arrests when necessary. It is also the departments responsibility to proactively prevent and deter crime as well as improve the quality of life by honoring and respecting the sovereignty and culture of the Gila River Indian Community.

P.O. Box 5083 (520) 796-5900 Phone Chandler, AZ 85226 (520) 796-5919 Fax Physical Location 5002 North Maricopa Road Chandler, AZ 85226

829 West Blackwater School Road Coolidge, AZ 85128

599 East Seedfarm Road Sacaton, AZ 85147

4793 West Pecos Road Laveen, Rd 85339

5238 North 48th Street Chandler, AZ 85226

6801 West Pecos Road Chandler, AZ 85226

P.O. Box 2186 (520) 562-7143 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-7100 Fax Physical Location: 639 West Seedfarm Road Sacaton, AZ 85147


Gila River Indian Community Tribal Court The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) Court main office is the Akimel O'Otham Loditha Kud Ki (River People's Court Building) located in Sacaton, Arizona. Their second court office is located in the west end of the Gila River Indian Community. The Westend Judicial Center provides services to Districts six and seven, in Laveen, Arizona. The GRIC Court is a full service court, exercising jurisdiction to the full extent available under federal law. Services include case filings of criminal, civil, traffic, juvenile matters and appellate matters. Akimel O'Otham Loditha Kud Ki P.O. Box 368 (520) 562-9860 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-9867 Fax Physical Location 721 West Seed Farm Road Sacaton, AZ 85147 Westend Judicial Center 4751 West Pecos Road (520) 562-9862 Phone Laveen, AZ 85339 (520) 562-9869 Fax Haskell Osife Post 51 The Haskell Osife Post 51 is based out District 1, Blackwater and provides services to GRIC which include posting of colors, flag raising ceremonies and assisting with military wakes and funerals.

Health Resources Department The services that Health Resource Department provides to the Community are focused on health promotion and disease prevention. The following departments are housed within Health Resources: Community Health Education, Vet Services, Disease Surveillance, and Nutrition Program.

Physical Location (520) 215-5151 Phone 1060 West Blackwater School Road Coolidge, AZ 85128

P.O. Box 147 (520) 562-5100 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-5196 Fax Physical Location: 433 West Seed Farm Road Sacaton, AZ 85147


Huhugam Heritage Center The Huhugam Heritage Center preserves and displays important cultural artifacts and art from the Gila River Indian Community. The museum displays materials to the public and a climate controlled repository preserves historic artifacts, cultural materials and vital records. The center also acts as a research center for tribal members.

Human Resources The Human Resources Department serves the Community to attract, select, retain and develop a diverse employee workforce while delivering exceptional customer services in a safe and productive environment. The department strives to create hiring and employment opportunities for the Community’s membership as well as provide training and opportunities for expansion for the approximately 2,300 current employees. The department proposes various policies and practices for Community employees and seeks to maintain staffing levels to optimal performance levels. The department also seeks to continuously build and maintain a compensation model as deemed necessary by Community leadership.

Classification and Compensation (520) 562-9804 or (520) 562-9525 Employee Assistance Program (520) 562-9521 Employee Development Program (520) 562-9521 Employee Relations Division (520) 562-9535 or (520) 562-9820 Hiring Division (520) 562-9807 or (520) 562-9832 0r (520) 562-9812 Insurance Office (520) 562-9522 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) (520) 562-9532

Workers Compensation Office (520) 562-9532 Risk Management Office (520) 562- 6574 or (520) 562-6582

P.O. Box 5041 (520) 796-3500 Phone Chandler, AZ 85226 (520) 796-3501 Fax Physical Location 4759 North Maricopa Road Chandler, AZ 85226



Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post No. 84 Chartered in 1972 by the National American Legion, The Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post No. 84 advocates for veterans and all active duty military personnel, and honors those who have passed on or have given their lives to preserve freedom for this country and the American way of life. Post 84 assists veterans and their families, and provides uniformed military color guard and honor guard services for patriotic and veterans events within the Gila River Indian Community, and at events at other locations. Veterans can join who served at least one day of active military duty during one of the eligibility dates and honorably discharged or are still serving.

Ira H. Hayes Memorial Public Library The Ira H. Hayes Memorial Public Library has been in operation since 1985 and is housed in Sacaton’s first school house which was built in 1929. The tribal council named the facility in honor of Ira Hamilton Hayes (1923-1955) the Marine Corporal who helped raise the American flag on Iwo Jima. Ira H. Hayes was a national icon, and a revered hero to the local community for his service in World War II. The library provides a variety of book selections and educational programming and also provides the following services for the Community: computer & Internet access, computer printing, photocopying, and faxing.

Kowee Coffee Kowee Coffee serves gourmet coffee, tea, and espresso to the visitors, members, and guests of the Gila River Indian Community. Kowee also serves delicious pastries such as blueberry muffins and white chocolate macadamia cookies. Allow us the opportunity to cater your next meeting or event with energizing drinks and tasty treats. Kowee Coffee is a Community member owned and operated business which appreciates your support.

P.O. Box 186 (520) 562-8484 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3297 Fax Physical Location #10 West Pima Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-3225 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3903 Fax Physical Location 94 North Church Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 2072 (520) 562-5085 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 Physical Location 525 West Gu u Ki Sacaton, AZ 85147


Land Use Planning and Zoning Land Use Planning and Zoning (LUPZ) consists of six sections which provide the following services. The Administrative section provides support services and assistance to departments and Community members. The GIS and Planning section provides physical addresses for residences and tribal departments, as well as land use reviews and land assignments. The Livestock and Ordinance section provides native plant reviews, assists Community members with livestock related issues and enforces applicable Community Codes. The Subdivision section helps with home site assignments and beneficiary changes for home sites. The Survey department provides boundary and topographic surveys for lands within the exterior boundary of the Reservation. Finally, Flood Control provides drainage reviews and assists with flood related mitigation measures.

Management Information System (MIS) The Management Information System (MIS) Department serves as the centralized technical support for the Gila River Indian Community. The department generally provides services such as network operations, Internet/Intranet access, security, technical service email, and technical service and support. The MIS department is comprised of eight divisions including Administration, Security, Help Desk, Data Center, Public Safety, Support Network and Databases.

P.O. Box E (520) 562-6003 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-6040 Fax Physical Location: 291 West Casa Blanca Road Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-6550 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-4116 Fax Physical Location 35 North Sacaton Road Sacaton, AZ 85147


Office of the Community Manager The Office of the Community Manager (OCM) consists of four Division Managers and one Community Manager who oversees sixty eight departments within GRIC. Each Division Manager is assigned to their own division which includes: Executive Division, Administrative Division, Public Safety, Natural & Cultural Resources, and Tribal Development Services. OCM support staff also assists Contracts and Grants which is a department within OCM.

Office of Emergency Management The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) collaborates with various GRIC entities to ensure the Community is prepared for natural or man-made disasters that may occur. OEM works to ensure we are doing everything possible as a Community to ensure readiness.

Office of the General Counsel The Office of the General Counsel represents and protects the rights and interests of the Community in all matters involving Community Council, Executive Officials, all Community Departments/Entities and in prosecution of civil violations. Attorneys provide direction, advice, and recommendations on various issues affecting the Gila River Indian Community. P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-9760 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-9769 Fax Physical Location 525 West Gu u Ki' Sacaton, AZ 85147


P.O. Box 5072 (520) 796-3755 Phone Chandler, AZ 85226 (520) 796-3759 Fax Physical Location: 1576 C South Nelson Drive Chandler, AZ 85226


Office of the Prosecutor The Office of the Prosecutor serves the Community by advocating for justice. Our services are provided in accordance with the statutory and constitutional authority and discretion granted to the Office of the Prosecutor. We professionally prosecute felony, misdemeanor and children’s court cases, seek justice, and represent and present the truth, while ensuring that the guilty are held accountable, that the innocent are protected from unwarranted harm, and that the rights of all participants, especially victims of crime, are respected.

Office of Special Funding The Office of Special Funding administers the State Shared Grant Revenues to various cities, towns and counties for government services that benefit the general public in accordance with the Tribal-State Gaming Compact. The Gila River Indian Community concentrates 12% of it’s annual contribution in the areas of: public safety, transportation, health care services, economic development and education. P.O. Box 2172 (520) 562-9698 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-9699 Fax Physical Location: 66 West Pima Street Sacaton, AZ 85147 Office of the Treasurer The Office of Treasurer is comprised of the Community Treasurer and staff, Finance Department, Revenue/Internal Audit Department, Gaming Internal Audit, Per Capita Office and Pension Administration. It is the Office of Treasurer’s mission to insure and protect the integrity of the Community’s funds, investments, and assets. The Office of Treasurer oversees the Community’s investments and overall finances of the Community.

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-3163 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-8104 Fax Physical Location 151 South Blue Bird Road Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 2160 (520) 562-9685 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-9659 Fax Physical Location 525 Gu u Ki Road Sacaton, AZ 85147


Gaming Internal Audit Department Gaming Internal Audit Department ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and Tribal regulations and ordinances.

Pension Administration Pension Administration oversees the Community’s pension plan and ensures payments are made.

Per Capita Office Per Capita Office administers the per capita program for the Community and provides oversight of the minor trusts.

Revenue/Internal Audit Revenue/Internal Audit ensures all Community departments and enterprises are in compliance with any Federal, State, and Tribal regulations and ordinances and grant requirements and maintain adequate internal controls

5350 North 48th Street Suite 220 (520) 796-2218 Phone Chandler, AZ 85226 (520) 796-2213 Fax Physical Location 5350 North 48th Street Suite 220 Chandler, AZ 85226


P.O. Box 338 (520) 562-5222 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (866) 416-2681 Toll Free Physical Location 525 Gu u Ki Road Sacaton, AZ 85147



Pee Posh Veterans Association The Pee Posh Veterans Association is a non-profit independent organization of veterans based in District Seven. We provide an array of services for the GRIC Community as well as neighboring communities which include posting of colors, flag raising ceremonies, assisting with Military wakes/funerals and also represent GRIC by marching in parades and participating in events both locally and nationally. The association also speaks with and informs youth on military experiences. The Pee Posh Veterans Association also assists veterans in obtaining information regarding veteran’s assistance and benefits.

Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project (P-MIP) The Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project’s (P-MIP) mission is to develop and construct a water delivery system for the beneficial use of Community water resources. P-MIP is planning, designing and construction a water delivery system that will enable the Community to use its settlement and existing water resources to irrigate a system of approximately 95,000 acres. P.O. Box C (520) 562-6700 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-6971 Fax Physical Location: 192 South A Street Sacaton, AZ 85147 Property and Supply/Procurement Administration The Procurement Division provides a unified purchasing system that ensures integrity and fairness, with centralized responsibility. The Procurement Division of Property & Supply procures and provides goods, services and reporting support in a timely and accurate and professional manner to enable the Community to accomplish their goals and visions.

P.O. Box 761 (602) 273-3752 Phone Laveen, AZ 85339 Physical Location 2229 East Garfield Street Phoenix, AZ 85006

P.O. Box 97 (520) 796-3950 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 796-3973 Fax Physical Location 1576-A South Nelson Drive Chandler, AZ 85226


Contracts Management Contract Management is a sub-division of the Property and Supply Department. The office is responsible for the development, approval and coordination and administration of the Community’s contracts. These contracts provide for Supplies, Services, Construction, Purchases, Engineering, and Professional. The approval process of service or goods contracts is determined by the type of contract that is best suited for the type of services or goods requested in the best interest of the Gila River Indian Community. All contract records for services and goods are maintained and centralized on behalf of the Community by this division.

Shipping and Receiving Shipping and Receiving provides support for Community Departments’ through the efficient warehousing and delivery of the goods and services. The department also conducts inventory of Community’s assets as well as mail service for the Community’s departments.

Tribal Education Department The Tribal Education Department provides direct services to families within the Gila River Indian Community and oversees seven programs which include: Early Childhood Education Special Services, Early Education Child Care & Development, Head Start Program, K-12/JOM Program, Off Reservation Boarding School, Student Behavior Specialist and Culture Program. Each program is unique and provides age and grade appropriate level services. Behavior Specialist Services The Student Behavior Specialist is responsible for performing a wide variety of student care activities in accordance with state and tribal laws and federal regulations; services include crisis intervention, grief counseling, behavior modification, passive physical restraint to students Pre-K through 12th grade.

P.O. Box 97 (520) 796-3950 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 796-3973 Fax Physical Location 1576-A South Nelson Drive Chandler, AZ 85226

P.O. Box 97 (520) 796-3975 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85247 (520) 796-3982 Fax Physical Location 1576-C South Nelson Drive Chandler, AZ 85226

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-3662 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-2924 Fax Physical Location: 555 B Street Sacaton, AZ 85147


Culture Program The Akimel O'odham and Pee Posh Culture Program and the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) recognize the endangerment of language loss, and the need to revitalize and preserve the Akimel O'odham and Pee Posh 'Way of Life' and language and has admirably supported this revitalization endeavor through the Tribal Education Department in the GRIC Schools. P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-3662 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-2924 Fax Physical Location: 555 B Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

Early Childhood Special Services A Community program for families with children birth to 5 who may have disabilities and developmental delays. ECSS provides support to families through educating and providing developmental services to help their children reach their full potential beginning with screenings and evaluations that helps to identify services needed. P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-5790 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3205 Fax Physical Location: 141 South Bluebird Sacaton, AZ 85147

Early Educational/Child Care and Development We are an Early Education/Child Care Center providing quality early education and child care services to GRIC enrolled members and GRIC employees. We provide child care to children birth-5 years old. We are a year round program and serve federally recognized tribal members that are in our service area and meet income eligibility guidelines. Child care providers are available on and off reservation. P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-3640 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3467 Fax Physical Location: 280 South Ocotillo Road Sacaton, AZ 85147


Head Start Program Head Start is an early childhood program that provides comprehensive services to children ages birth to age 5, pregnant women and families in the areas of education, nutrition, physical and mental health, disability services, transportation and family support services. Gila River Head Start has been providing services to the Community since 1965 and was one of the first Indian Head Start Programs funded. We now have both Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) classrooms. P.O. Box A (520) 562-3662 Phone

Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-2924 Fax

K12/JOM Program The JOM Program partners with local public schools outside the Gila River Indian Community to provide assistance to meet the unique and specialized educational needs of Native American children to work toward successful educational achievement. P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-3662 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-2924 Fax Physical Location: 555 B" Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

Off Reservation Boarding Schools The ORBS Program was created in June 1995 to provide a liaison between parent/guardians, student, staff and administration in order to provide the best possible resource environment that will inspire student success. The ORBS office collaborates with nine boarding schools located in Arizona, California, Oregon, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Oklahoma. P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-3662 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-2924 Fax Physical Location: 555 B Street Sacaton, AZ 85147


Student Services Student Services provides information on the Gila River Indian Community Higher Education Program. We will assist with the application process for the Gila River Scholarship and other college/university admissions. Student Services can provide assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We will also provide an overview of requirements for scholarship funding for Gila River members.

Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Tribal Employee Rights Office (TERO) is a department that assists with temporary and full time employment opportunities for all Native Americans residing within the Gila River Indian Community. TERO works closely with all employers and contractors throughout the Community to ensure that they are in compliance with the Gila River Indian Community’s ordinances.

Tribal Historic Preservation Office The Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) functions under the authority of Section 101(d)(2) of National Historic Preservation Act. The THPO ensures the identification, protection and preservation of historical sites within the GRIC and aboriginal lands of the Akimel O’Odham and Pee Posh; coordinates government-to-government consultation of activities impacting cultural resources; attends to repatriation interests under authority of tribal, state and Federal regulations; and works with Federal agencies, Arizona, other tribes, local governments to protect and preserve cultural resources.

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-3316 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3348 Fax Physical Location: 555 B" Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-3387 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3590 Fax Physical Location: 192 South Skill Center Road, Suite 208 Sacaton, AZ 85247

P.O. Box 2140 (520) 562-7162 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-5083 Fax Physical Location: 192 South Skill Center Road Bldg. 200 Sacaton, AZ 85147


Tribal Projects Development Tribal Projects Development (TPD) oversees a major portion of the Capital Improvement Projects, which includes implementing, managing, and providing technical assistance to the Community Departments and Districts. TPD also takes the lead in planning efforts for the future by collaborating with Districts and Departments in identifying potential future projects. The planning efforts take into consideration the Seven District Community Master Plan which guides the Capital Improvement Projects within the Community.

Tribal Social Services Tribal Social Services (TSS) provides a variety of programs designed to care, serve and protect vulnerable children, adults and elders who are members of the Gila River Indian Community or live within the community. The following programs are under the Tribal Social Services Department: Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services (CPS) Case Management Services, General Assistance and Burials, Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Residential Programs for Youth (RPY), Crime Victim Services (CVS), and the Domestic Violence Shelter (On Eagle’s Wings). P.O. Box 427 (520) 562-3396 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3633 Fax Physical Location: 555 B Street Sacaton, AZ 85147 Adult Protective Services Adult Protective Services (APS) is about helping families work together to empower the family unit so to ensure the safety and healthy environment of the elderly and disabled member of the family. APS workers do this by facilitating family meetings to address concerns/issues, education regarding the ageing process or illness, counseling to help alleviate stress so family can find positive answers and finally wrap around services to refer individuals to other required services.

P.O. Box 97 (520) 562-6080 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-6089 Fax Physical Location: 291 West Casa Blanca Road Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 426 (520) 562-3396 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3633 Fax Physical Location 531 West B Street Sacaton, AZ 85147


Child Protective Services Child Protective Services (CPS) workers are responsible for crisis intervention and investigation of matters of suspected child maltreatment. CPS is responsible for providing 24-hour coverage to respond to child protective efforts to all minors domiciled within the boundaries of the Gila River Indian Community. CPS makes home and school visits to interview children, parents and other household members regarding the investigation. CPS may also place children in temporary protective custody and make court appearances to testify.

Crime Victim Services Crime Victim Services (CVS) provides services to victims of violent crime. Assistance is given to victims in a variety of areas such as: finding emergency shelter, court preparation, accessing local resources needed for safety, such as transportation to a shelter or court and assisting victims with obtaining temporary restraining orders. CVS is a partner and team member to the Gila River Fire Department (GRFD) Crisis Response Team.

Foster Care and Adoption Program The foster care and adoption program is responsible for the recruitment, retention and licensure of foster and adoptive homes within the Gila River Indian Community as well as off reservation. Children are placed in foster care when their parents or guardians are unable to ensure their well-being. These children need stable, loving homes until they can safely reunite with their families or find permanency. There is an ongoing need for Community members to become licensed foster and adoptive parents.

P.O. Box 427 (520) 562-3396 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3633 Fax Physical Location 555 B Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 427 (520) 562-4106 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-4107 Fax Physical Location 48 East Pima Street Sacaton, AZ 85147



General Assistance and Burial General Assistance (GA) provides cash assistance to Community members and other eligible enrolled American Indians who do not have any income and are not eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Burial Assistance is also provided.

Indian Child Welfare Act Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA ) case managers work closely with state child welfare workers and families when children who are enrolled or eligible for enrollment with the Gila River Indian Community become involved with state child welfare system across the country. ICWA case managers attend court hearings, help find family placement within the community and ensure that “active efforts” are being made. ICWA case managers work closely with the Office of General Council and enrollment.

On Eagles Wings (Domestic Violence Shelter) On Eagle’s Wings is a 24/7 safe haven for victims of domestic violence. On Eagle’s Wings is a sanctuary that provides its residents with support necessary to heal while providing for their basic needs. The shelter provides information and referral services, crisis intervention, needs assessment, court preparations, assistance with obtaining temporary restraining orders and advocacy. A 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-855-203-5849.

Residential Programs for Youth (RPY) Residential Programs for Youth (RPY) provides an immediate safe haven and a nurturing environment to children in the care of Tribal Social Services. Caring staff provides emergency, short-term and long-term shelter/ housing for children age birth to seventeen who are involved with Child Protective Services and Case Management. RPY is committed to providing quality care infused with culture and activities appropriate to each child’s chronological and development age. RPY is an important resource to keep children within their own Community.


P.O. Box 427 (520) 562-3396 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3633 Fax Physical Location 555 B. Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

P.O. Box 2298 (520) 562-2740 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147



Support Staff Services Support staff provides a wide range of support services to the Tribal Social Service (TSS) department. Each program under TSS has an assigned support staff to provide the daily clerical needs as well as the routing and formatting of correspondence. They also provide Burial and Funeral Assistance to Community members as needed. Support staff also assists with the General Assistance program.

Youth Council The Akimel O’odham/Pee Posh Youth Council is a program designed for young people between the ages of 13-21. The purpose of the program is to provide the youth a voice but also to help them to find their voice and build confidence to use their voice. The members are responsible for representing their peers at the community, state and national levels.


P.O. Box F (520) 562-1866 Phone Sacaton, AZ 85147 (520) 562-3621 Fax Physical Location 431 East Pima Street Sacaton, AZ 85147

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